Tenerife is a large island with a huge
array of places to visit and things to see. Top of nearly every list though, is
Masca - a village nestled in a
mountainous region. If you have a VR headset, you can explore Masca with Katie
and me in our new style of 360 vlog.
Although Masca is delightful, the real
sights to behold are on the drive to the village. There are countless miradors
(viewpoints) and hairpin bends that get your blood pumping. The roads were
pretty decent and I didn't understand all the internet rage about how scary
they were. But maybe I just got lucky! Or maybe I am just used to narrow,
winding roads now, after some of the crazy trips we've done in the last few
years (Romania in particular springs to mind!)
That being said, I was in complete
agreement with the internet about the views available on this drive. They are
breathtaking.
It's an incredible feeling being in a car
with a full tank of fuel and mountains to explore, with spectacular views being
revealed around each corner.
Sometimes I forget that this isn't how the
whole world lives. I forget how lucky I am to have engineered a lifestyle that
means I am super accustomed to travelling regularly. But if you’re not careful,
going on lots of holidays could easily become routine or even mundane… That's
one reason why I love writing these blogs. It forces me to look at the world
with fresh eyes and with the sense of wonder that a traveller ought to have. I
also get to sit down and be grateful for everything that I have, and will
experience.
I'm very grateful for Masca because this
town and surrounding area was simply stunning and is a must see when you're
exploring Tenerife in real life (or in VR!)
If you have a full day, then after seeing
Masca, I recommend you drive to the western-most point of the island - Punta
Teno.
You'll find a lighthouse along the
beautiful, unspoilt coastline - home to a variety of trees and birds. The route
to the lighthouse is closed on certain days so make sure you plan accordingly.
I did not, but got lucky with my timings!
I don’t have too much else to say about
this part of Tenerife so I'll leave you with photos and once again, a plug for
our 360 VR experience.
Until next time.
Until next time.
